Month guide · Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Caldas da Rainha in May: weather and what to expect

In May, Caldas da Rainha averages highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in April and 3°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Centro are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level20°CLow 14°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level955 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowCentro as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Caldas da Rainha in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through May

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 3°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 3; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 3.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high18°C20°C23°C
Average low12°C14°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)1195
Total rainfall63 mm55 mm19 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 12 min14 h 18 min14 h 56 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Centro in May 2025: about 30% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day
  • 27 May Corpus Christi

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 18 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Caldas da Rainha
Almeirim, Alentejo24°C849 km
Bemfica, Alentejo24°C848 km
São Vicente do Paul, Alentejo23°C845 km
Vale de Santarém, Alentejo23°C843 km
Alpiarça, Alentejo23°C851 km

The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 2.9 to 3.5 a year on average.

Questions about Caldas da Rainha in May

How warm is Caldas da Rainha in May?

Average highs are 20°C and lows 14°C. April averages 18°C and June 23°C.

Does it rain much in Caldas da Rainha in May?

About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 55 mm in total over the month.

Is Caldas da Rainha busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Centro were about 30% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Caldas da Rainha in May?

About 14 h 18 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology